A comprehensive guide to long-term care insurance costs, coverage options and whether it’s right for you.

Nearly seven in 10 adults age 65 and over will require long-term care services at some point. Long-term care insurance can help ...

“We’ve been paying into long-term-care insurance since we were in our mid-50s,” said a friend, now in her late 60s. “But with all of the premium increases, we might have been better off just investing ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. “Should I buy long-term care insurance?” I’m often asked this ...

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As you age, your need for assistance, whether it be at home or in a nursing home or assisted living facility, increases.

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A group of long-term care insurance policyholders are traveling around the state, trying to build a grassroots coalition to spur reform.

Adriana Falcón Trafford took out a long-term care insurance policy in 2001. When she signed up for the plan, the annual premium was $2,608. Now, it’s close to $7,000. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT ...

Deciding between a stand-alone or hybrid long-term care policy can be confusing. We asked ChatGPT for advice, then had a licensed long-term care insurance specialist review its answer line by line.

Long-term care insurance can ensure you have the help you need for day-to-day living. There are three main types of long-term care insurance, and which one is best for you will depend on your ...